Golden, crispy, perfectly seasoned fries aren’t just a side dish, they’re a love language. They’re the reason you steal a few from your friend’s plate, the snack you crave late at night, and sometimes the only thing you’re really thinking about on the drive to dinner.
In North Carolina, fries are taken seriously, and the state delivers everything from towering, loaded fry creations dripping with toppings to classic baskets of hand-cut perfection that prove simple is sometimes best.
Across the Tar Heel State, chefs and local favorites are turning humble potatoes into crave-worthy stars, frying them just right, seasoning them boldly, and serving them with great pride. Whether you love yours smothered in cheese and barbecue, dipped in secret sauces, or golden and salty all on their own, these spots know exactly how to do fries right…